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Emirates, the leading operator of Airbus A380 superjumbo jets, continues to find success with this aircraft as a flagship of its fleet. Although not the launch customer—an honor held by Singapore Airlines—Emirates has become synonymous with the A380 due to its large fleet size and strategic use.
The airline received its first A380 in 2008 and now operates 116 of these double-decker aircraft, nearly half of its total fleet. Despite newer models like the Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 joining Emirates' lineup, the A380 remains central to their operations.
Operating costs for an A380 are significant, with each flight hour costing approximately $30,000 and fuel consumption reaching up to $240,000 for long-haul flights. However, Emirates turns enough profit from these planes to operate even shorter routes efficiently.
